Kohala Lighthouse surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 HST
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Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kohala Lighthouse sea temperature is
26.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kohala Lighthouse this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kohala Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 20th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri morning, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
E
1.7
ENE
1.4
E
2.1
ENE
2.1
E
2.1
E
2.2
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.1
E
1.9
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.7
E
0.9
NW
0.8
NNW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.8
N
Period(s) (?)6656777888888817151413131210
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)148208102339414457487663570588500368277412419302214183147101118
Wind
(km/h)
35
E
35
E
35
E
40
E
40
E
45
E
40
E
40
E
35
E
40
E
40
E
35
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:23PM
0.47
2:49AM
0.87
1:51PM
0.44
3:20AM
0.88
2:18PM
0.42
3:54AM
0.88
2:43PM
0.39
4:30AM
0.86
3:05PM
0.37
5:08AM
0.84
3:28PM
0.36
5:50AM
0.81
3:56PM
0.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:58AM
0.31
7:28PM
0.07
9:38AM
0.30
7:53PM
0.06
10:18AM
0.30
8:19PM
0.06
11:00AM
0.31
8:47PM
0.06
11:48AM
0.32
9:15PM
0.07
12:46PM
0.33
9:45PM
0.10
1:59PM
0.33
10:16PM
0.14
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Sunrise6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:40-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242324242424252524252524252524252424242424
Feels °C (?)222020212020212220222220252523252324242323
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Information about the Kohala Lighthouse Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kohala Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kohala Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kohala Lighthouse) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Kohala Lighthouse is 87 km (54 miles) from Kihei. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kihei. Kihei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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